Magda Linette def. Kimberly Birrell 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 — Rosmalen Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Magda Linette defeated Kimberly Birrell 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the R32 of the Rosmalen Open 2026.

Magda Linette lost the opening set and then surrendered just three games the rest of the way, taking the final two sets 6-1, 6-2 to turn the match around. After dropping the first 2-6, she won 12 of the last 15 games against Kimberly Birrell — the return game that misfired early suddenly cracking the Australian's serve at will. It's the first meeting between the two, and Linette's first win over Birrell, sealed on grass.

Match stats

Magda Linette: 14 aces, 60% first serves, 1 double fault, 4/12 break points. Kimberly Birrell: 4 aces, 76% first serves, 5 double faults, 2/4 break points.

Profiles: Magda Linette · Kimberly Birrell — Rosmalen Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Magda Linette and Kimberly Birrell.